Ansatsu Kyoushitsu Movie: Minna no Jikan

I went into this movie blind, half-expecting it to be some form of recap; I couldn't be more wrong. The movie takes place fifteen days before Koro-sensei's deadline, where the class recalls moments from the past, not seen in the anime. Characters like Megu, Okano, Sugaya and more did not get as much screentime in the anime, but do get their moment in the spotlight in the movie. A brand new group of characters is introduced for the final part of the movie, and even with their limited time they manage to be memorable.

I'll keep it brief: The comedy is still as whimsical as ever. ... For the story itself, it's brought in a more episodic style by recalling memories of moments we've never seen in the anime. After all these years, the cast still has that feel to it of a classroom you just can't help but wish to be a part of.

If you're a fan of the anime, I highly recommend you watch the movie as well!

AssClass has always been one of the best journeys in anime and getting more out of it is a surprise for sure, but a welcome one. Here I am learning that there was a bit of content cut from the main anime, but the studio decided to give it to us still! So now, we truly have the full experience. This is an anime that can make you laugh, cry, get excited, get heartbroken, yet feel hopeful, all within a single arc. It has a little bit of everything and it excels at all of it! So if you already love the series, it's a ... no brainer to watch this too.

There really isn't much to say in great detail. The quality of the original anime was already really good and it remains such here. It's visually awesome, the music is great and the voice actors kill it every time. It's just a blast from beginning to end. The interesting bit is in the story. Now, it is a downside that this movie is essentially an anthology of scrapped material that didn't make it into the anime. This leads to the whole thing flowing like a series of only tangentially related events (because that's exactly what it is) and not really following a singular coherent plot like a movie usually would. Also, this is material that was deemed not important enough to be omitted from the seasons, so you already know that this isn't the pinnacle of what the series has to offer, because we already got that. It can feel a little bit filler-y at times, especially with how we introduce minor characters that appear in these singular arcs and are never relevant again. However, this isn't to say that what we got is bad, far from it! Assassination Classroom is peak, so much so even the Z-plots are amazing! Several of these arcs fully demonstrate the unique qualities that only this series has. The way fun action, hilarious comedy bits and serious life lessons all blend together in a beautiful way. It balances it's silliness and sincerity in a perfect manner, managing to be entertaining and thought provoking at the same time. It can feel goofy and wacky, but there's a really strong emotional core that just pulls everything together and makes it feel so special! Koro-sensei will make you laugh and simultaneously teach you something vital just like one of his students and you won't even realize he did it because it would go over so naturally and smoothly! That's on full display here and several of the plot twists prove incredibly poignant, so while the story isn't linear in a traditional sense, it's still awesome to experience and worth the time!

Overall, this little movie was really fun! A nice little bonus for fans that really appreciated the original anime and wanted the manga to truly be adapted in its entirety. Most of all, it just felt really nice revisiting this story and these characters! AssClass has always had one of the best casts of any series, a large and deep roster that offers a lot of variety and is a joy to spend time with. And as you experience their stories, you feel like you're part of the class too, like they're your classmates and you're rooting for their success as they root for yours, that Koro-sensei is taking care of you and teaching you right there alongside them. So this movie really felt like catching up with some old friends and having a good time with them just like before. All the wonderful feelings from the past come back and they feel just as good as they used to! This took me back to years ago when I originally watched this and it felt nice to do so!

I suggest you watch this too and I hope you feel the same way!

TL;DR: I would recommend this movie only if you have enjoyed both seasons of the anime and would like to watch additional stories that didn't make the cut. The movie assumes that the audience has watched the anime, so I think it would resonate less with those who go in blind.

The movie is comprised of a few stories; it does not progress the main story, but instead adds more character depth through development.

As this movie is also a commemoration of the 10th year anniversary, what I found amazing is how the directing, storytelling, art style, and voice acting match the original anime very closely. It ... has been a decade, yet they were able to maintain the same consistency.

Personally, I enjoyed the movie, especially the latter half. I was hit with nostalgia seeing Koro-sensei and everyone else told in a different story and perspective, There were several scenes and jokes that had me smiling giddily.

If I watch it analytically, I do not enjoy the first half of the movie as much, the narrative is a tad forced, there is one part where I find the fan service a bit excessive. Even with that, I feel the cadence of the story matches very closely with the anime.

All in all, this movie is a gift for fans of the series, it has all the charms of the series, I certainly enjoyed it.

P.S. There is a very short post-credit scene at the end, so do stay for it.